Spider Donuts
Fun and spooky treats decorated like creepy crawlers, perfect for Halloween festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1/2 teaspoon vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
- Black food coloring (for spider decoration)
- Pretzel sticks (for spider legs)
- Candy eyes (for spider eyes)
Instructions
- Prepare the donut mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine the ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan with cooking spray.
- Fill the donut pan: Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake the donuts: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the icing: In a bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk and mix until smooth. Add black food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Decorate the donuts: Dip the tops of the cooled donuts in the icing, then place on a serving platter. Use the pretzel sticks to form spider legs and attach candy eyes to complete the spooky look.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve your Spider Donuts at your Halloween party and watch them disappear!
Notes
Don’t overmix and let the donuts cool completely before decorating.